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The 49ers have granted running back LaMichael James his release, ending the disappointing tenure of their 2012 second-round pick who had 41 carries in 15 games with the team. In a season-opening 28-17 win over the Cowboys on Sunday, James had two carries for no yards. In addition, rookie wide receiver Bruce Ellington took over […]
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The Baltimore Ravens have cut ties to embattled running back Ray Rice, who faces charges for assaulting his fiance at New Jersey hotel last February. The move came hours after a video surfaced showing graphic details of Rice punching his then-fiance Janay Palmer in an Atlantic City casino elevator. The couple has since married. Now, the […]
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After reviewing the first quarter of the 49ers’ 28-17 win in Dallas, the only player that stood out in run defense was defensive tackle Justin Smith. Additionally, his 8-yard sack of Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo put the Cowboys back to the 49ers’ 10, which likely wiped four points off the board because the Cowboys settled […]
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The main headline in today’s Dallas Morning News sports section: “Sea of red.” Yep, Jerry World turned into 49ersVille on Sunday as a large contingent of red-shirted fans descended on AT&T Stadium and immediately made their presence felt, and heard. After Chris Culliver’s fumble return for a touchdown on the second play of the game […]
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ARLINGTON, Texas – On the opening kickoff Sunday, 49ers rookie third-round pick Chris Borland combined with Demarcus Dobbs to tackle Dwayne Harris at the Cowboys 20. It was a fitting way to open a 28-17 win over Dallas that included plenty of heavy lifting from first-year players. Cornerbacks Jimmie Ward and Dontae Johnson filled in […]
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49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick didn’t have to say a word to gently chastise Fox Sport’s Erin Andrews for doubting his team. After the 49ers’ 28-17 season opening win over the Dallas Cowboys, Andrews was greeted by a smiling Kaepernick in the postgame. “I’ve still got beef from the preseason,” he tells her. Andrews, as she […]
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Team Turmoil looked like a team ready to contend for another Super Bowl on Sunday. The 49ers didn’t appear distracted, only dominant Sunday as they opened the season with a 28-17 win over the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, where the crowd of 91,174 was heavily dotted with red-shirted fans of the visitors. […]
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ARLINGTON, Texas – On Friday, Jim Harbaugh said defensive tackle Ray McDonald would play in today’s season opener against the Cowboys “as it stands now.” Well, nothing changed. As expected, McDonald is active and will start for the 49ers today. On Aug, 31, McDonald was arrested on suspicion on felony domestic violence. He has not […]
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Scenario one – The 49ers unleash an innovative game plan with motions and counters that completely baffles the Cowboys’ undermanned and depleted defense. The 49ers slam the Cowboys with an unbeatable one-two combination of run and pass. The team leans towards the physical, with their trademark power run game and don’t be surprised to see […]
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The defensively-challenged Cowboys had a chance to address their secondary last year with the No. 18 overall pick in the draft. Instead, they traded the pick to the 49ers, who took LSU safety Eric Reid.
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Davis’ streak of 64 consecutive starts to open his career will be snapped Sunday when the 49ers visit the Cowboys in their season opener on Sunday. Davis, who hasn’t practiced this week, has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.
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Niners defensive tackle Ray McDonald will play in the season opener at Dallas on Sunday, a week after he was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence. “Yes,” Jim Harbaugh said when asked if McDonald would play against the Cowboys. “As it stands now, yes.”
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It appears one of the question marks on the 49ers’ offensive line has been answered: right tackle Anthony Davis was not on the field at the start of practice today, making it likely that Jonathan Martin will start in his place Sunday at Dallas.
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For the second straight day, 49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald was late to practice. McDonald took the field about 40 minutes after his teammates this afternoon. He wasn’t the field during the first 20 minutes, which are open to the media. A team spokesman later told reporters McDonald had taken the field. McDonald, of course, […]
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Niners wide receiver Michael Crabtree didn’t want to discuss a potential future contract extension today, but he was happy to discuss his past. Crabtree, who grew up in Dallas as a die-hard Cowboys fan, has purchased about 70 tickets for friends and family in advance of the 49ers’ season-opening visit to At&T Stadium in Arlington, […]
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James, of course, has never had much an offensive role in his two-year, 39-carry career and his frustration hasn’t been a secret. Last year, he met with Jim Harbaugh to discuss his limited snaps and he was the subject of trade rumors in the offseason. In the spring, he skipped the first part of the 49ers offseason program, partly because of his dissatisfaction.
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With the busiest (and not necessarily in a good way) offseason in ages, the 49ers enter the 2014 season in a storm of controversy and expectations. Which storylines will dominate the season? Click through the gallery above to find out.
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The 49ers employ a hard-nosed, Nebraska-bred former fullback as their running backs coach, and Frank Gore is grateful for that. Gore, of course, is something of a rarity: a dynamic running back that delights in dirty work. Gore’s ability to stonewall blitzing linebackers is legendary (see here). And watch closely the next time Colin Kaepernick […]
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